History Quiz

Q. Which of the Pallava rulers founded the city of Mahabalipuram? (a) Mahendavarman I (b) Narasimhavarman I (c) Nandivarman II (d) Nripatunga Ans: (b) Narasimhavarman I Explanation: Narasimhavarman ruled from AD 630-668 and was considered the greatest of the Pallava Kings. He sent two naval expeditions to Ceylon. His greatest achievement however was the three […]

Q. Who is considered to be the greatest Pallava ruler? (a) Simhavishnu (b) Narasimhavarman I (c) Paramesvarvarman I (d) Nandivarmana II Ans: (b) Narasimhavarman I Explanation: The greatest Pallava ruler is considered to be (b) Narasimhavarman I, also known as Mamalla. Narasimhavarman I ruled the Pallava dynasty from approximately 630 to 668 CE. He is

Q. Which of the Republican states in the Post-Mauryan period patronized Shaivism? (a) Audumburas (b) Kunindas (c) Yaudehyas (d) All the above Ans: (d) All the above Explanation: In the Post-Mauryan period, all of the Republican states mentioned patronized Shaivism. Therefore, the answer is (d) All the above. The Audumbaras, Kunindas, and Yaudheyas were among

Q. Alwars who were Vaishnavaite saints were popular in which part of India? (a) South India (b) Kashmir (c) Bengal (d) Gujarat Ans: (a) South India Explanation: The Alwars, who were Vaishnavaite saints, were popular in (a) South India. The Alwars, also known as the Azhwars, were a group of poet-saints who lived between the

Q. During whose reign did the Hunas start posing a threat to the Gupta empire? (a) Kumaragupta I (b) Skandagupta (c) Bhanugupta (d) Vishnugupta Ans: (a) Kumaragupta I Explanation: During the reign of (a) Kumaragupta I, the Hunas started posing a threat to the Gupta Empire. Kumaragupta I, also known as Kumaragupta the Great, ruled

Q.  The Gupta ruler who finally defeated the Shakas of Ujjain is? (a) Samudragupta (b) Chandragupta I (c) Kumaragupta I (d) Skandagupta Ans: (b) Chandragupta I

Q. Which Gupta emperor is said to have founded Nalanda University? (a) Skandagupta (b) Buddhagupta (c) Purugupta (d) Kumaragupta I Ans: (d) Kumaragupta I Explanation: The Gupta emperor who is said to have founded Nalanda University is (d) Kumaragupta I. Nalanda University is one of the most renowned ancient centers of learning in India. According

Q. Which of the following Gupta emperors is represented on his coins as playing the flute or Veena? (a) Chandragupta I (b) Chandragupta II  (c) Samudragupta (d) Skandagupta Ans: (c) Samudragupta  Explanation:  The Gupta emperor who is represented on his coins as playing the flute or Veena is (c) Samudragupta. Samudragupta, who reigned from approximately

Q. Who among the Gupta emperors in his Bhitari and Junagarh inscriptions claimed victory over the Hunas? (a) Kumaragupta (b) Skandagupta (c) Bhanugupta (d) Narasimhagupta Ans: (b) Skandagupta Explanation:  The Gupta emperor who, in his Bhitari and Junagarh inscriptions, claimed victory over the Hunas is (b) Skandagupta. Skandagupta was one of the Gupta emperors who

Q. Which Gupta emperor’s inscription at Eran dated 510 AD gives the first inscriptional evidence of Sati? (a) Kumaragupta (b) Skandagupta (c) Narasimhagupta (d) Bhanugupta Ans: (d) Bhanugupta Explanation: The first epigraphical evidence of sati (immolation of widow) is found in an inscription at Eran, the Inscription of Bhanugupta (510 CE).